22 days out of first show

[James Webb]

also, i am all stressed out cuz number 1 I can't sleep for shit. I get about 4.5 hours a night if i am lucky. I take melatonin and it helps me fall asleep but i wake up in like an hour and half. i also take ZMA which has always helped me sleep but this is just ridiculous. number 2 I am sooo depleted. i am all stressed out about filling up because I am not going to be the most condiitoned guy, or anywhere near the largest guy, ill be one of the smallest but at least i wanna make sure im full. of course i am following my prep coaches advice all the way through and trusting in him to dial me in but freaked out none the less.

[Armedcor]

Chin up man and the very best of luck to you.

All this hard work's gonna pay off.

[breck]

Keep pushing man. You dont want to look back and wish you had not had that cheat or skipped that cardio session. It will all be worth it and you made an awesome transformation. do what others wont so you can do what others cant.

[Andre Gregoire]

Pain is temporary, pride is forever...

If this was easy everyone would be doing it.

Hang in there buddy!

[KCSuperman]

James,I think your conditioning looks good. You are doing better than you think you are.
Do not let your mind psyche you out, believe in yourself you are doing better than you think you are.

have you tried a sleep supplement? they tend to help me contest time.

[FatBoy]

dont get crazy man... just stay the course and you will be fine. i am 4.5 weeks out and going through some of the same shit, but this is where your mental game will make the difference in the end.

[James Webb]

5 days out! the end is near and i am feeling real shitty, no carbs, no fats just tilapia and green beans for the last two days and expected for today as well. it hurts but feels sooo good cuz i wake up tighter and tighter everyday and know that i am doing all i can to be MY best which has been my goal this whole prep.

people often say, so you gonna win? what place is your goal? and i am a competitive person, i always want to win at everything i do, but this is some how different. this is a contest with myself. i want to do all i can to be my best. granted i dont want to get last place but if i get up there and am happy with my look and dont place well at all, btw i am not expecting to place highly, i am gonna be the tallest guy in my class for sure and look like a swimmer next to some of those monsters, then i will leave with my head held high, knowing i have work to do for next time and motivated to start some DC off season training to be a Super Heavy next time i step onstage.

[Andre Gregoire]

Great attitude James! The final countdown, this is the fun part, enjoy it.

Can't wait to see pics.

[James Webb]

man im stressing so hard, i feel like imma be the fattest guy on stage, i keep looking at pictures of guys and seeing video of guys from this weekend and i feel like i am no where near that level of condition.

[shankuan]

5 days out! the end is near and i am feeling real shitty, no carbs, no fats just tilapia and green beans for the last two days and expected for today as well. it hurts but feels sooo good cuz i wake up tighter and tighter everyday and know that i am doing all i can to be MY best which has been my goal this whole prep.

people often say, so you gonna win? what place is your goal? and i am a competitive person, i always want to win at everything i do, but this is some how different. this is a contest with myself. i want to do all i can to be my best. granted i dont want to get last place but if i get up there and am happy with my look and dont place well at all, btw i am not expecting to place highly, i am gonna be the tallest guy in my class for sure and look like a swimmer next to some of those monsters, then i will leave with my head held high, knowing i have work to do for next time and motivated to start some DC off season training to be a Super Heavy next time i step onstage.

This is a great attitude to have! And as you say will motivate you to pushhard through the off season. Its all about the journey

man im stressing so hard, i feel like imma be the fattest guy on stage, i keep looking at pictures of guys and seeing video of guys from this weekend and i feel like i am no where near that level of condition.

And THIS negates all you said before!! THIS you do NOT want to do! Go up there having done YOUR BEST and be proud of what you've accomplished. You know the odds (them big - you smaller) but let what you've worked hard for the past couple months work for you. If that means having your best presentation and posing possible then LET IT ALL OUT! Comparing only sets you up for a big ole MIND FUCK!!

So pull up them granny panties and keep your head down and focused on YOU for the next few days! You've come this far so tough it out and give your best! That's ALL anyone can ask for. Best of luck this weekend and HAVE FUN!!

[James Webb]

thanks shankun i def feel the first way more often but sometimes that negitve shit gets into my head, just stressin a little but stoked for the show, the work is done now, time to get up there and have a good time.

[DarkV]

i know im late to the party, but you are a GOD for that transformation

[dusty hanshaw]

Just stay the course and relax. Thinking is not your job, that's PJ's. You just follow instructions, finish what you started, and live in the moment. Great work and I am glad my blog could help you along the way.

[grit]

James, I just saw your before and after pics... congrats on the progress man--fantastic... good luck at the show.

Listen to dusty on this one... I hear he's a pretty decent bodybuilder

[James Webb]

thanks a lot guys, i am really looking forward to the show and having a blast out there. no matter what it will be by far the best i have ever looked and i am damn proud of it. carb load started today, we started off real slow but hit it hard tomorrow. also i did my last cardio and work out today so tomorrow is just relaxing and carbing up.